The Newport Lakes Bush Dance
Newport Fiddle and Folk Club’s annual bush dance is on 15 March and has been made possible through funding from Hobsons Bay council’s “The Make it Happen” grant initiative. The bush dance aims to get families and local residents involved in a good old fashioned bush dance environment with a dance caller assisting participants to learn a few bush dance steps. The Newport Bush Orchestra will be the star attraction for this event, providing fun family entertainment and Australian bush tunes. The free event will be held in Newport Lakes, with signs pointing to the location from the main car[park on Lakes Drive.
■ Danny Civitico – Newport Lakes Bush Dance Coordination Team 0425 769 253, https://www.nffc.org.au/bush-orchestra
Cards and conversation at Altona North Library
Do you like cards and games? Whether its Canasta, 500 or board games, come and join us weekly at Altona North Library. All levels welcome. Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. Free of charge, morning tea provided and no bookings required. Altona North Library Corner of Millers and McArthurs Road, Altona North.
■1300 179 944
Craft and laugh at Altona North Library
Join us for a fun, calming session filled with creativity and connection. All craft styles and skill levels welcome (no painting please). A great way to meet people, connect with your library and explore new creative activities. Basic supplies available for beginners to try. Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm at Altona North Library Corner of Millers and McArthurs Road, Altona North.
Free of charge, no bookings required.
■1300 179 944
Join Hobsons Bay Community Fund as a committee member
The Hobsons Bay Community Fund is seeking new volunteer committee members to help support local community initiatives. We currently have opportunities available for treasurer and social media roles. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in Hobsons Bay and would like to contribute your skills, we’d love to hear from you.
■ For further information contact Craig Eyes on 0408 055 125 or email: @hbcommunityfund.org.au
Altona North Grandparent Playgroup.
A friendly weekly opportunity for grandparents and their grandchildren to play, have cuppa, cake and chat, $5.00. During school terms, Monday 10.00am-12.00pm at Eastona Park Community Facility, 13 Collins Ave Altona North (old kindergarten venue).
■ Marnie 0478011981
Bridge Club
The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Weds night at 7.25pm and Friday afternoon at 1.25pm for experienced players and a supervised session Friday 10am at Hobsons Bay Sport & Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, Altona. All levels welcome and partners can be provided.
■ Sandi 0417 315 760, Alan 0430 309 255or visit www.bridgewebs.com/williamstown
Sing with WIllin Wimmin choir
Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always welcome, no audition. The choir sings contemporary, folk, choral and world repertoire in acapella style. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings during school terms, 7.30 – 9.30pm at the Dennis Reserve Centre, 109 Ferguson Street, Williamstown.
■ willinwimmin.org.au, willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Altona VIEW Club
VIEW stands for Voice Interest and Education for Women. Altona VIEW Club has just celebrated its 27th year and is not-for-profit. The club welcomes ladies from the Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and other areas to join us on the third Wednesday of each month, at 11.00a.m, at the Altona RSL. The Club is closely affiliated with The Smith Family and sponsors ten children through the “Learning for Life” programme. Come along and join us for lunch and enjoy the speakers each month. Other outings are arranged. Great opportunity to make new friends.
■ Contact altonaview@gmail.com. Julie 0421315846
Westgate diabetes support group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Altona bowling club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Social square dancing
Come along to the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday nights from 7.30pm-10.30pm to learn social square dancing for beginners in a safe and friendly environment. The teaching is in a group but is self paced so there is no pressure to maintain a rate of learning.
■ Janine, 0421 371 883, or contact@essendonsquares.com
Free English conversation classes
If English is your second language and you want to improve your English language skills, practice speaking with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions held every Monday at 1-3pm in the meeting room at Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona. Light refreshments provided.
■Jill MacKenzie, 0439 994 705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
Chit Chat Tuesdays
A ladies chit chat group which is on every Tuesday from 1.30-3pm at Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona. As an extension of this sometimes we host guest speaker events for women in the community.
■ Dione, 9398 2511 or LJAC.com.au
Williamstown seniors
The group meets every Tuesday at 1-3pm at Denis Reserve. It is a small group looking for more seniors both male and female. Members enjoy two hours of singing as well as afternoon tea. Cost is $5 for the afternoon.
■ Marlene, 0402 769 204
Everyday English language course
For women of all ages and backgrounds with English as a second language. Practice speaking English in different situations, and make new friends. Fridays, 10am-noon. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Laverton Community Choir
It’s that time of the year – the Laverton Community Choir are busy rehearsing Christmas songs for the festive season, and would love to add more voices. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be able to read music – just come and experience the joy of singing in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The choir meets on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm to sing, have supper and a chat, and then sing some more. You will leave feeling so much better! Laverton P12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton
■ Sue 0418386147 or lavertoncommunitychoir@gmail.com
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga Classes are running at Brooklyn Community Hall and the Healing Garden Williamstown. Classes are held every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Classes are costed for the community: $8-$25 per class. Star Weekly readers can get a complimentary first session to try it out. Yin Yoga is a gentle, passive practice that invites stillness and subtlety – offering up powerful physical benefits by targeting the body’s connective tissues, joints, and fascia. For all bodies – stiff, sore, injured or just in need of deep release!
■ Hong 0412 112 422, yogawithhong.com
Craft, laugh and connect
Join us for a fun, calming session filled with creativity and connection. All craft styles and skill levels are welcome. Bring your favourite craft – knitting, drawing, colouring, puzzle, anything that brings you joy (no painting please).
It’s a great way to meet people, connect with your library and explore new creative activities.The craft sessions are held at Altona North Library from 1-3pm.
Free of charge and no bookings required.
■ 9932 3005, 0407 247 087 or https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Libraries
Mouth Organ Band
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members. Band practice is held on Friday evenings at 8pm in the band hall at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. For great music in a friendly atmosphere feel free to call in one Friday evening.
■ Heather 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
Woodcarving Workshop
Held weekly at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, but women are welcome too. Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient, international crafts of carving, whittling and chipping.
Starter gouges and timber are available, but participants are advised to bring their own tools and projects if possible. Held on Tuesdays, 9.30am-noon, 280 Queens Street, Altona.
■ Contact John: jah2802rot@gmail.com.
